13 May 2025 15:43:07
There are noises off that Sheik Jassim is coming back with a full buy package in the near future. I didn't realise that there was a drag along rights clause in SJR's minority purchase which will make that scenario interesting if it happens.
For supporters, not SJR.
It adds another level of complexity to the situation. Would SJR throw a fortune into new players and a new stadium to lose his minority clause to an outright purchase? Interesting times.
And as an aside, I spent a few minutes chatting to an ex Man U forward at OT yesterday who had great, old fashioned views on football in general.
Best quotes?
'I played in the times before footballers began falling over. '
'The weekly wage was minimal, but the win bonus was massive, that's how football worked then, made you fight for it. '.

1.) 14 May 2025
14 May 2025 14:22:56
Is he even real? The guy didn't even bother show proof of funds .

2.) 14 May 2025
14 May 2025 15:09:31
I’m going to ask as I have no idea. but, is a drag along right a case of if there is a deal made that the majority accepts, the minority shareholder has to accept?

3.) 14 May 2025
14 May 2025 19:41:53
Proper old school rumour. Here for it.

4.) 14 May 2025
14 May 2025 23:49:28
In principle Keefyb yes.

The Glazers are close to gaining drag-along rights, which would let them force a full sale of Manchester United if a fresh takeover bid comes in. That opens the door for someone like Sheikh Jassim to make a new offer and potentially compel Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sell his minority stake—unless Sir Jim can match the bid himself.

5.) 15 May 2025
15 May 2025 11:51:31
Ineos wanted those drag-along rights as far as I know as they get first-refusal. If the Glazers accept an offer and Ineos match it then it goes to Ineos. It's a fairly mutually beneficial arrangement, rather than what's being depicted right now as being much more in the Glazers favour.

6.) 15 May 2025
15 May 2025 12:38:13
Don ignorance is bliss.

7.) 16 May 2025
16 May 2025 10:42:22
Thank for explaining, I don’t like getting involved in that side of it. But it is very interesting.